Vanilla Panna Cotta
Panna cotta is a luxuriously smooth Italian dessert that translates to "cooked cream." It's made by simmering together cream, milk, and sugar, mixing it with gelatin, and then letting it cool until set. This creamy treat is highly versatile and renowned for its simplicity and elegant texture
Equipment
- 1 Sauce pan
- 6-8 Plastic Dariole Moulds or any dish you want to serve from
- 1 Paring knife
- 1 sieve
- 1 scales
Ingredients
- 600 ml cream
- 150 ml milk
- 200 grams caster sugar
- 1 each Vanilla bean split and scraped
- 15 g Leaf gelatine (3 leaves) soaked in cold water
Instructions
- Combine the milk, cream, sugar and vanilla in a saucepan and bring to simmer.
- Leave to cool and to allow the vanilla to infuse for 1 hour.
- Strain the gelatine and reheat the infused cream base to simmer point, add the gelatine and stir until dissolved.
- Allow the mix to cool to tepid then strain through a fine sieve.
- Pour into plastic Dariole moulds, refrigerate until set.
- To serve, quickly dip the set panna cotta into hot water.
- Gently release the Panna cotta from the mould and tap onto serving plate.
- Panna cotta can be served with fresh, poached, baked or grilled fruit in season; an accompanying sauce or syrup and a sprinkle of roasted nuts or praline.
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Notes
Panna cotta is a luxuriously smooth Italian dessert that translates to "cooked cream." It's made by simmering together cream, milk, and sugar, mixing it with gelatin, and then letting it cool until set. This creamy treat is highly versatile and renowned for its simplicity and elegant texture.
One of the charms of panna cotta is its adaptability in presentation. It can be beautifully served in a variety of dishes—whether elegantly unmolded onto a plate, poured into sophisticated martini glasses, or presented in simple ramekins or mason jars for a rustic look. Each method of serving enhances the aesthetic appeal of this dessert, making it a favourite for both everyday indulgence and special occasions.
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